Oxyacids

Definition

Oxyacids are acids that contain hydrogen, oxygen, and another element (often a nonmetal).

Related terms

Hydrogen Bonding: This is a special type of dipole-dipole attraction between molecules, involving a hydrogen atom attached to a highly electronegative atom.

Acid Strength:

This refers to the ability of an acid to donate protons or accept electron pairs.

Bronsted-Lowry Acid: A Bronsted-Lowry acid is any substance that can donate a proton (H+ ion) to another substance.